Michael Murimi Njue | Eco-Tourism & Hospitality | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Michael Murimi Njue | Eco-Tourism & Hospitality | Editorial Board Member

Alupe University | Kenya

Dr. Michael Murimi Njue researcher’s scholarly work centers on advancing knowledge in hospitality management, tourism studies, and sustainable service systems, with a strong focus on revenue management, organizational performance, and post-pandemic sector recovery. Their research contributes significantly to understanding how hotel determinants, sustainability strategies, workplace environments, and managerial practices influence financial performance, employee satisfaction, and service delivery within hospitality enterprises. Through empirical and theoretical studies, they have examined determinants of revenue management practices, developed conceptual frameworks for green management adoption, and analyzed workplace factors affecting job satisfaction across hotel categories. Their work also explores post-COVID-19 tourism dynamics in East Africa, food security implications, food hygiene practices, and integration of technology in learning environments. The researcher has engaged in multidisciplinary projects addressing human resource strategies in devolved health systems, sustainability in fast-food enterprises, and the role of organizational support in technology adoption. Their contributions include book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference presentations that emphasize quantitative and qualitative methodologies, revenue optimization, tourism sector resilience, and structural equation modelling. Their research supervision further supports emerging scholarship in women’s empowerment in tourism, destination sustainability, workplace performance, and customer experience in service settings, strengthening the academic and practical foundations of hospitality and tourism research.

Featured Publications

Murimi, M., Wadongo, B., & Olielo, T. (2021). Determinants of revenue management practices and their impacts on the financial performance of hotels in Kenya: A proposed theoretical framework. Future Business Journal, 7(1), 2.

Murimi, M., & Wadongo, B. (2021). Application of revenue management practices in star-rated hotels in Kenya. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 10(2), 559–574.

Murimi, M. (2020). Determinants of green management practices in hotels in Kisumu City, Kenya: A theoretical framework. AJPOR Journals.

Murimi, M., Wadongo, B., & Olielo, T. (2021). Mediation role of revenue management practices on the linkage between hotel determinants and financial performance of hotels in Kenya. Open Journal of Business and Management, Special Issue (Organizational and Business Research).

Lars Vilhelmsen | Zoology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen | Zoology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at University of Copenhagen, Denmark Denmark

Dr. Lars Bjørn Vilhelmsen is an Associate Professor and Curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, a position he has held since 2002. Specializing in Hymenoptera, phylogeny, evolutionary history, systematics, and paleontology, he earned his Dr. Scient. in 2004 and Ph.D. in 1999 from the University of Copenhagen. He serves as Vicedirector of Education and has held various administrative and editorial roles. Dr. Vilhelmsen has published extensively, with 87 peer-reviewed articles, and secured significant grants for his research. His work significantly advances our understanding of insect evolution and biodiversity.

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Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2012. M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2003. B.Ed. in Mathematics and Physical Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2002

Professional Experience:

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus (2016 – Present), In-Charge HOD, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus (2016 – 2021), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus (2012 – 2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Padmasri Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology (2009 – 2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, R.R.S College of Engineering and Technology (2005 – 2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Y.P.R College of Engineering and Technology (2003 – 2005)

Research Projects:

  • Completed UGC Major Research Project: “Numerical Techniques of Heat and Mass Transfer Problems in MHD flows,” UGC F.No:42-22/2013 (SR), 2013

Awards and Honours:

  • Best Researcher Award, GITAM University, 2015
  • Best Teacher Award, Abdul Kalam Foundation, Telangana State, 2017

Ph.D. Supervision:

Awarded: 6 Ph.D. degrees, Currently guiding: 6 Ph.D. students

Certifications and Appreciations:

  • UGC-HRDC Orientation Programme, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, 201

 

Publication:📝
  1. Title: Rogue sawflies: rare late Eocene amber fossils provide new calibration points for dating the evolution of Tenthredinoidea (Insecta: Hymenoptera)
    • Journal: Journal of Systematic Palaeontology
    • Date: 2024-12-31
    • DOI: 10.1080/14772019.2024.2348774
    • Contributors: Lars Vilhelmsen, Evgeny E. Perkovsky, Josh Jenkins Shaw

 

  1. Title: Color pattern diversity and evolution in Oriental velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Aculeata: Mutillidae)
    • Journal: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society
    • Date: 2024-07-16
    • DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blae064
    • Contributors: Maxime Boutin, Lars Vilhelmsen

 

  1. Title: Phylogenomics and biogeography of sawflies and woodwasps (Hymenoptera, Symphyta)
    • Journal: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
    • Date: 2024-07-05
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2024.108144
    • Contributors: Saskia Wutke, Stephan Blank, Jean-Luc Boevé, Brant Faircloth, Frank Koch, Catherine Linnen, Tobias Malm, Gengyyun Niu, Marko Prous, Nathan Schiff et al.

 

  1. Title: Specialized ovipositor sensilla of Cretaceous wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera) possibly reveal a unique way of host detection
    • Journal: Cladistics
    • Date: 2024-05-07
    • DOI: 10.1111/cla.12579
    • Contributors: Zhen Wang, Lars Vilhelmsen, Alexandr P. Rasnitsyn, Alexandra Viertler, Chungkun Shih, Shanshan Wen, Hongru Yang, Qiong Wu, Yanjie Zhang, Dong Ren et al.

 

  1. Title: Bugdex 1.0.1 (Android version)
    • Date: 2024-05-06
    • Contributors: David Koon-Bong Cheung, Line Kræmer, Charles-Etiénne Ferland, Marvin Gunderman, Lars Vilhelmsen

 

  1. Title: Bugdex DK 1.0.1 (Android version)
    • Date: 2024-05-06
    • Contributors: David Koon-Bong Cheung, Line Kræmer, Charles-Etiénne Ferland, Marvin Gunderman, Lars Vilhelmsen

 

 

 

Parthankar Choudhury | Environment Conservation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Parthankar Choudhury| Environment Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Professor Parthankar Choudhury is the Dean and former Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at Assam University, Silchar. He graduated from G.C. College and completed his M.Sc. in Zoology from G.U. With 36 years of teaching and 28 years of research experience, he has published 102 papers, five books, and 56 popular science articles. He has supervised 19 Ph.D. and two M.Phil scholars, with six Ph.D. projects ongoing. His research focuses on wildlife and biodiversity conservation. An awardee of the ‘Friends of the Environment’ by the Government of Assam, he has attended and delivered talks at 210 seminars globally.

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🎓 Education:

Graduated from G. C. College (1984), M.Sc. in Zoology from G. U. (1987)

📚 Publications:

  • Papers: 102
  • Books: 5
  • Science-based popular articles: 56

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience: 36 years

 🔬 Research Experience: 28 years Produced 19 Ph.Ds and 2 M.Phils, Supervising 6 ongoing Ph.D. research works

🌳 Field of Interest: Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation

🏆 Awards & Recognition

  • Friends of the Environment Award by Government of Assam (Awarded: August 15, 2022)

🌍 International Visits

  • Europe, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal
  • Visiting Fellow at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (April 1-15, 2016)

🎤 Seminars, Symposia, Conferences

  • Attended/Delivered Invited Talks: 210

🤝 Collaborations

  • Universities: Kerala, Periyar, Pondicherry, Kalyani, Burdwan, Goa, Bharathiar, Rajiv Gandhi, Gauhati, Mizoram, NE Hill University

📋 Memberships

International Primatological Society, USA, Zoological Society of Assam, SANIZE, Zoo Outreach Organization, Fellow, Society of Environmental Sciences, India, Executive Council Member, Assam University, Silchar, President, Governing Body, Cachar College, Silchar, Governing Body Member, Haflong Govt. College, Editorial Board Member, Journal of Life Science and Technologies, Editorial Board Member, The Indian Journal of Environment And Research, Life Member, Centre for Environment, Education and Economic Development, Member, Board of Research Studies, Assam University, Member, Board of Post Graduate Studies, Environmental Science, Assam University, Member, Board of Under Graduate Studies, Environmental Studies, Assam University, Chairman, E. P. Odum School of Environmental Science, Assam University, Member, District Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Hailakandi District, Assam, Chairman, Green Audit Team, Assam University, Member, Eco-forest Development Committee, Assam University, Member, Board of Post Graduate Studies, Department of Mathematics, AUS, Life Member, Vijnana Bharati

📊 Projects (Completed and Ongoing)

  1. Pests of Tea and Control in Tea Agro-ecosystem
    • Agency: UGC North East
    • Period: 1998-2001
    • Grant: ₹1.0 Lakh
  2. SAP-DRS: Biodiversity Conservation
    • Agency: UGC
    • Period: 2009-2012
    • Grant: ₹46.2 Lakhs
  3. Status Survey of Western Hoolock Gibbon and Conservation Initiative
    • Agency: UGC-MRP
    • Period: 2013-2017
    • Grant: ₹9.45 Lakhs
  4. Status Survey and Conservation Needs of Primates
    • Agency: International Primatological Society, USA
    • Period: 2016-2017
    • Grant: $2000
  5. Habitat Restoration and Conservation of Gangetic Dolphin
    • Agency: North East Council Secretariat (NEC) under DoNER Ministry
    • Period: 2021-2024
    • Grant: ₹24.89 Lakhs

Publication:📝

  • Importance of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in rural livelihood: A study in Patharia Hills Reserve Forest, northeast India
    • NR Talukdar, P Choudhury, RA Barbhuiya, B Singh
    • Trees, Forests and People 3, 100042, 2021

 

  • Impact of pesticide use on the health of farmers: A study in Barak valley, Assam (India)
    • KR Dey, P Choudhury, BK Dutta
    • Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology 5 (10), 269-277, 2013

 

  • Habitat suitability of the Asiatic elephant in the trans-boundary Patharia Hills Reserve Forest, northeast India
    • NR Talukdar, P Choudhury, F Ahmad, R Ahmed, F Ahmad, H Al-Razi
    • Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 6, 1951-1961, 2020

 

  • Conserving wildlife wealth of Patharia Hills reserve forest, Assam, India: A critical analysis
    • NR Talukdar, P Choudhury
    • Global Ecology and Conservation 10, 126-138, 2017

 

  • Assessment of forest health status using a forest fragmentation approach: A study in Patharia Hills Reserve Forest, northeast India
    • NR Talukdar, R Ahmed, P Choudhury, NA Barbhuiya
    • Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 6, 27-37, 2020

 

  • Diversity of Plankton in Maijan, Upper Assam Beel
    • SKS Abujam, S Dakua, B Bakalial, AK Saikia, SP Biswas, P Choudhury
    • Asian Journal of Experimental Biological Sciences 2 (4), 562-568, 2011

 

  • Avifaunal diversity in Assam University Campus, Silchar, India
    • B Chakdar, P Choudhury, H Singha
    • Journal of Threatened Taxa 8 (1), 8369-8378, 2016

 

  • Digital soil mapping: a predictive performance assessment of spatial linear regression, Bayesian and ML-based models
    • AK Matazi, EE Gognet, RG Kakaï
    • Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 10 (1), 595-618, 2024

 

  • Rapid screening for resistance of maize inbred and hybrid lines against southern corn leaf blight
    • BN Shukuru, TS Archana, AM Kangela
    • Journal of Phytopathology 171 (9), 452-469, 2023

 

  • Does Eucalyptus determine agricultural soil quality?
    • AK Matazi, EK Luganda, SM Mukotanyi
    • Cogent Food & Agriculture 9 (1), 2157115, 2023

Lakshmipathak | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Lakshmipathak | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lakshmi Pathak, Banaras Hindu University, India.

Dr. Lakshmi Pathak is an esteemed researcher and educator at Banaras Hindu University, specializing in Environmental Biotechnology and Bioenergy. With a profound commitment to sustainability, Dr. Pathak’s work focuses on the rehabilitation of degraded land using energy plants, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability. She is fluent in English and Hindi and is a gold medalist in M.Tech Biotechnology from the Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow. Dr. Pathak is married to Prashant Kumar Mishra and resides in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. 🌱👩‍🔬

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Education and Experience

Dr. Pathak earned her Ph.D. in 2022, focusing on the rehabilitation of degraded land by energy plants for environmental sustainability. She completed her M.Tech in Biotechnology with First Division honors (83.4%) in 2012 from Uttar Pradesh Technical University and her B.Tech in Biotechnology with First Division honors (81.4%) in 2008 from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Dr. Pathak has excelled academically, securing a 95.7 percentile in GATE 2011 and receiving the DST-INSPIRE 2014 Scholarship. Her early professional experience includes a role as an Assistant Scientific Officer at Environment Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow. 🎓🔬

Professional Development

Dr. Pathak has participated in numerous seminars and conferences, presenting her research on renewable energy policies, water resource management, and bioelectrochemical technologies. Notable presentations include the DST-SERB Sponsored National Workshop at Pondicherry University and the Energy Conclave at Banaras Hindu University. Her hands-on experience includes work at the Central Drug Research Institute and industrial training at Dabur Research Foundation and Ranbaxy Pvt. Ltd. 🏢🗣️

Research Focus

Dr. Pathak’s research is centered on environmental sustainability, particularly through the use of energy plants for land rehabilitation. Her areas of specialization include Environmental Biotechnology, Bioenergy, Renewable Energy Policy, and Plant Science, with a keen interest in enzyme and fermentation technology. Dr. Pathak has published extensively, with recent works on natural colonizers for restoring polluted wastelands and transgenic energy plants for phytoremediation. 📚🌍

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